The Decameron - (Mint Editions) by Giovanni Boccaccio (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>While the plague ravishes major cities, a group of Italian men and women seek shelter at a countryside estate telling stories to pass the time</b>. Giovanni Boccaccio's imaginative writing style elevates the multilayered novellas ranging from romance to satire.</p> <p>Seven young women and three men have isolated themselves in a villa hoping to avoid the looming disease that's consumed their nation. Every day, as a form of entertainment, each person tells a story to the group. It must fit a specific theme, keeping the concept fresh and inspired. The storytelling consists of romance and humor as well as death and deception. It's a vibrant display of the author's skill as he produces 100 captivating tales over the course of 10 days.</p> <p><i>The Decameron</i> is a timely interpretation of isolation in the midst of a global pandemic. It starts quaint but builds into a massive narrative that spans genres and themes. With surprising twists and turns, the book is an engaging text that will keep readers guessing. <p>With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of <i>The Decameron</i> is both modern and readable.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>A collection of stories told from the perspective of multiple people living in self-imposed isolation. <i>The Decameron</i>, by <b>Giovanni Boccaccio</b>, features an overarching narrative that delivers 100 individual tales from young Florentines facing the plague. Despite the daunting scenario, they still find a way to entertain and enlighten one another.</p>
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